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Mulching has long been used to conserve soil moisture, manage weeds, modify soil temperature, and create a microclimate for plants. There are a variety of strategies for improving crop growing conditions, including increasing productivity and reducing the amount of water necessary to grow the crops. However, mulching paper, also known as agricultural film, is one of the most effective ways to cover the soil and keep the crop in the right environment This mulching paper comes in a varietyof varieties, but because plastic mulching is well-known for requiring less effort, we've chosen to work on an automatic mulching paper laying machine that also includes a drip laying attachment. Moisture in the soil is critical for crop survival in arid environments. Mulching with plastic paper film around theroot area of plants prevents weed growth while also storing water and preventing soil dehydration, however this method takes a lot of money and time. So the 'Mulching paper laying machine with hole punching' will save money and time because it will handle both chores at once, laying mulching paper and punching holes in the ground. A body, a mainframe with hoeing blades, hole punching wheels, drip role holder, and punching mechanism make up the plastic mulch laying machine. The mulch was laid on the prepared plantation bed by the machine in conjunction with the drip pipe. This will lay mulch onthe bed without destroying it, as well as punch the holes to the desired dimensions. The product might be used in agriculture to grow tomatoes, watermelons, muskmelons, and other hybrid varieties of crops. Bylowering the capital cost and time of laying the mulching paper using the most convenient way, as well as installing the drip irrigation pipe in one pass of the machine, it will be simple for the farmer. (Key words: agriculture, mulching paper, weed control)

In this work, the influence of reinforcement particle size and weight percentage on the wear behavior of Al2618 alloy composites was investigated. 63, 44 and 20 microns varying sized B4C reinforced Al2618 composites were synthesized with 4 and 8 wt. % of B4C using novel two stages stir cast method. Al2618 alloy with 63, 44, and 20 micron sized B4C composites were studied for microstructural characterization by SEM and EDS. Further, to know the particle size effect on the behavior of Al2618 alloy, hardness, wear, and worn morphology studies were carried out. Wear tests were conducted at varying loads 10 N to 40 N at a constant sliding velocity of 2.08 m/sec, similarly, one more set of was studies were done by varying speeds of 0.52 m/sec to 2.08 m/sec at a constant 40 N load. Microstructural characterization revealed the uniform distribution of particles in the Al2618 alloy and elements were confirmed by EDS spectrums. The hardness of Al2618 alloy was enhanced with 63, 44, and 20 micron sized B4C particles. With the addition of varying particle sized B4C all the wear properties were improved. Load and speed affected the wear behavior of all the prepared samples. Worn morphology studies confirmed the various wear mechanisms involved in the tested samples.